Fox Lake, IL

Experience expansive panoramic Pistakee Lake views and spectacular sunsets from this Chain O'Lakes lakefront home, ideally perched well out of the floodplain. The open main level showcases a living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors opening to a lake front balcony-perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. There's a large 30'x9' side deck offering more water views. Updated in 2022, the kitchen features quartz countertops, a generous 13-foot island, pantry closet, and Samsung stainless steel appliances, including a five-burner range with double oven and a French-door refrigerator with Family Hub display. The dining room (currently used as a spacious sitting area) and eating area offer plenty of extra space for entertaining. New LVP flooring was installed throughout the kitchen, living room, and dining room in 2022. A main-floor bedroom, currently used as an office with the door removed, is conveniently located near a full bath with a large soaking tub and separate shower. The main-level laundry room includes a washer and dryer, cabinetry, and utility sink. Convenient motorized blinds in the living room and first-floor bedroom. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features a bay window and gorgeous lake views. The second bedroom opens to a private rooftop deck. An updated second full bath, completed in 2022, rounds out the upper level. The unfinished basement offers exterior and attached-garage access, along with flexible finishing potential for a 20' x 13' family room or two 10' x 13' rooms while preserving generous storage and the existing 14' x 10' workshop. Mechanical highlights include a newer 150,000-BTU tankless water heater, two separate HVAC systems, a newer 150,000-BTU main furnace and a private well for lawn irrigation. A 21' x 9' exterior-access storage area is ideal for water toys and boat gear, while an additional 9' x 8' exterior storage space accommodates lawn and garden equipment. The attic above the home is decked for extra storage, and the 3-1/2 car attached garage includes pull-down attic access. There is ample parking for up to 14 cars and space for a trailer. Enjoy exceptional outdoor living with multiple decks, paver walkway, landscape-stone retaining wall, a 50' x 10' lakeside brick-paver patio, steel seawall, and pier. Public sewer and water complete this exceptional lakefront property.